CHRISTCHURCH RIGHT NOW

Q+A

Cityscape chats to Kiwi opera star Teddy Tahu Rhodes as he reaches for his straight razor in preparation to take the eponymous role in New Zealand Opera's production of Sondheim's classic musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, which plays the Isaac Theatre Royal in October.

RIP IT UP

Time to cut loose – no, properly loose? Go big or go home with our guide to living the rock-star lifestyle in the city for 36 hours of truly dedicated hedonism. Grab your entourage and a packet of asprin and strap in – there's a lot to get through, and no time to slow down or think about credit card limits!

ONE IN THE CHAMBER

Classical music fans (and chamber music fans in particular) are in for a real treat when London Conchord, one of the world scene's most acclaimed chamber groups, makes their first trip to New Zealand this spring, heading down to Christchurch on October the 11th. This is one fans of the genre simple can't miss!

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INSIDE WORD

COSY NOOK

New Regent Street's The Nook is a humming two-storey café with a Thai twist by day and a fierce Thai fusion restaurant rocking killer Thai classics and tempting Asian fusion creations by night. Grab a coffee, tap their home-baked goodies, or the chicken larb burger for lunch, or their signature roast duck red curry at night!

IN BRIEF

VINE TIMES

Belgian Beer Café Torenhof are set to take you on a gastronomic odyssey with their Winemakers; Dinner Series, starting in June. Each of the monthly dining experiences will offer a special 4-course menu perfectly paired to fantastic wines from some of NZ's (and Australia’s!) best wineries. Read on for details!

THE SCOOP

Beam Me Up

A world-leading collection has a fitting new home in the Beam Gallery, a unique new central city function venue in Victoria Street that showcases a cornucopia of Jim Beam collectibles, curios and rarities that collectively create an unusual, stunning setting for your next event. Read on for the intriguing details!